Subaru Ascent Manuals 2023 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 81

Child restraint systems 75
& Installing a booster seat or booster cushion
S01AG05
WARNING
Before installing a booster seat / cushion , be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place . Otherwise , in an accident , serious injury or death could result .
1 . If the seat is equipped with a slide mechanism , set the seat as far back as possible .
2 . Adjust the head restraint as follows . For booster seat :
CAUTION
Store the head restraint that has been removed in the cargo area . Do not place the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn .
For booster cushion :
Raise the head restraint to the extended position . Do not remove the head restraint .
Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags
Booster seat
Booster cushion
Raise the head restraint to the extended position . If the booster seat still makes contact , remove the head restraint . For details , refer to “ Head restraints ” FP47 .
3 . Place the booster seat / cushion in the rear seating position and sit the child on it . The child should sit well back on the booster seat / cushion .
4 . If there is a gap between the child restraint system and the seatback ,
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